misstrike
/mɪsˈstraɪk/
verb
- To strike incorrectly or miss the intended target.
- He misstruck the drum and produced a dull sound.
- She misstruck the nail and bent it sideways.
- The golfer misstruck the ball and it landed in the sand trap.
Antonyms
noun
- An incorrect or poorly aimed strike, especially in sports or work.
- His misstrike in the final round cost him the match.
- A misstrike on the keyboard caused a typo in the email.
- The carpenter's misstrike split the wood unevenly.